Middle Schools in Russell County

Russell County, Kentucky has only one middle school, Russell County Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has shown a mix of strengths and weaknesses in its academic performance compared to the state average, with some subject areas outperforming the state while others underperform.

Russell County Middle School has been ranked between 101-137 out of 320-327 Kentucky middle schools over the past 3 school years, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's dropout rate was lower than the state average in 2024-2025, but its chronic absenteeism rate was significantly higher at 25.0%. Demographically, the school serves a relatively low-income student population, with 73.42% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. However, the school's per-student spending was higher than the state average, suggesting it may be facing unique challenges in supporting its students' educational needs.

Overall, Russell County has room for improvement in its middle school performance, particularly in addressing chronic absenteeism and ensuring a well-rounded education for all students. The school's demographic and financial factors indicate that it may be serving a population with additional needs, which the district should work to address to provide the best possible educational opportunities for its middle school students.